The average train between La Rochelle and Cholet takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Cholet. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between La Rochelle and Cholet. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Cholet at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Cholet. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Cholet station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
La Rochelle to Cholet train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Cholet train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cholet station.
Book your La Rochelle to Cholet train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between La Rochelle and Cholet is 101.8 km. The road distance is 243 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Cholet via Nantes in around 3h 40m.